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Nov 20, 2023 · “Increased drought due to climate change threatens Georgia’s economy, in particular its agricultural production. In 2023 Georgia has experienced 12 billion-dollar disaster events. Credit: Photo courtesy of NOAA. The National Climate Assessment must be published every four years as mandated by Congress per the Global Change Research Act of 1990.
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Fact: “Georgia currently averages about 20 dangerous heat days a year. By 2050, it is projected to see more than 90 such days a year.” (States at Risk: Georgia) (Image: Climate Central) One of the most well-known impacts of climate change is rising temperatures. As humans burn more and more fossil fuels, carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) ...
Fact: “Drought will have a big impact on the production of peanuts, pecans, peaches, and the sweet Vidalia onion, all of which grow in Georgia… The historic 2007 drought cost the Georgia agriculture industry $339 million in crop losses.” (States at Risk: Georgia) Everybody’s gotta eat – and that’s why drought is serious business. While not every dr...
Fact: “More than 4.6 million people living in Georgia, or 48 percent of the state's population, are living in areas at elevated risk of wildfire.” (States at Risk: Georgia) A plane dropping aerial retardant to cool the heat of rapidly moving fire during Georgia’s 2017 West Mims Fire. (Image: National Wildfire Coordinating Group) At its simplest, th...
Fact: “Georgia currently has 650 square miles that fall within the 100-year coastal floodplain. By 2050, this area is projected to increase to more than 900 square miles due to sea level rise.” (States at Risk: Georgia) “Tybee Island at current mean higher high water (left) and with three feet of sea level rise (right).” (Image: NOAA’s US Climate R...
Whether you live in Georgia or somewhere else, you can take action to fight climate change and build support for clean energy solutions where you live. Here’s how: 1. Become a Climate Reality Leader! As a trusted messenger in your community, you can help spread the word about climate change and how we solve it to people you know. Join former Vice P...
Jun 3, 2018 · Agriculture, the single biggest industry in Georgia and which in 2015 contributed $74.9 billion in output (8% of Georgia’s $917.6 billion economy) (University of Georgia 2017), is particularly at risk.
May 17, 2021 · The report examines the potential for Georgia’s transition to green and resilient growth – a model of economic development that efficiently uses natural resources, minimizes pollution and environmental impacts, and is resilient against climate change impacts.
Nov 20, 2023 · "Increased drought due to climate change threatens Georgia's economy, in particular its agricultural production. The National Climate Assessment must be published every four years as...
Jan 17, 2024 · Rising temperatures and other symptoms associated with climate change are the cause of a longer growing season for crops in Georgia, say experts. While a longer season can mean increased yields for farmers, it can also allow less time for plants to go dormant and rejuvenate.
Jul 23, 2008 · Last year, Georgia experienced an extreme drought costing $1.3 billion in economic damage, much of that stemming from agriculture losses. Researchers predict that if climate change triggers an additional crop shortage of 5%, the economic impacts could cost nearly $110 million annually.
